Talbot Hill Elementary School
Tel:
(425)204-4900
- Talbot Hill Elementary School serves 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Talbot Hill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Talbot Hill Elementary School's student population of 531 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 531 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Talbot Hill Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Talbot Hill Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1038 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 32% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 23% |
| Black | 16% | 4% |
| White | 21% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.79 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Renton School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Talbot Hill Elementary School is Home Program (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Nelsen Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Renton Nelsen Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1002 students
0.6 miles
2403 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425)204-3000 0.6 6-8 1002 - Renton Home Program Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 127 students
0.7 miles
2607 Jones Avenue S
Renton, WA 98055
(425)204-2520 0.7 K-12 127 - Renton Open Door Youth Reengagement Renton Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 32 students
0.7 miles
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425)204-2520 0.7 11-12 32 - Renton Out Of District Facility Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 14 students
1.1 miles
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98055
(425)204-2200 1.1 PK-12 14 - Renton Cascade Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 548 students
1.2 miles
16022 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(425)204-3350 1.2 K-5 548
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